Aurora awakens the next day nervous but excited about the prospect of an interview with Cheerilee at the Ponyville Schoolhouse. She gets up off the couch and folds the blanket before putting it and the pillows away in a nearby cupboard. She makes her way to the kitchen and begins to make her breakfast. As she does she contemplates what the school will be like. What subjects will they teach at this school? From what I hear, it is the equivalent of a primary school which accommodates foals. Obviously math and English will be taught, or whatever they will be called. What about science, the world I have seen seems to rely on faith and magic rather than empiricism and science. If they don't teach such subjects, maybe I can introduce it? If it is taught, maybe I can take over?

As Aurora thinks about Fluttershy comes into the kitchen interrupting her thoughts.

'Are you okay?,' Fluttershy asks, 'You look distracted,'

'What makes you say that?' Aurora replies.

'You nearly put eggs in the toaster,' she points.

Aurora jerks them away from the toaster and puts them in the pan instead.

'Sorry, I'm just a little nervous about asking for a job at the Ponyville Schoolhouse,' Aurora says shaking her head.

'Why?' Fluttershy asks sitting down.

'I'm not a pony and am still learning about your world myself, the subjects or subject matter may be much more different than what my world was like...or I could just not get the job,' Aurora sighs, 'either or,'

'I'm sure you'll get the job, but if you don't you can still stay with me,' Fluttershy offers.

'Maybe, either way it will take some time until I have the money to rent a house, but thanks for the offer,' Aurora smiles starting to eat her breakfast.

Once Aurora finishes her breakfast she gets up and cleans the dishes. After that she says goodbye to Fluttershy and heads into town.

'I really want this job, I think I can learn a lot there and not only that doing so will be good for Fluttershy, I just hope that this Cheerilee is willing to see me. I'm sure she could use some help,'

As she walks through town she notices passes Carousel Boutique. Now that I think of it I probably should have asked Rarity where the school actually is. She walks up to Rarity's and knocks on the door.

'Come in,' Rarity calls from inside the shop.

Aurora pushes open the door and notices Rarity getting a small white filly with a pink and purple mane ready for school.

'Oh Aurora, this is a surprise what are you doing here?' Rarity asks putting some books in a saddle bag.

'I forgot to ask you yesterday where the Ponyville Schoolhouse is,' Aurora tells her, 'is that your sister,' she gestures to the filly.

'This is my sister Sweetie Belle, our parents are out of town and I am looking after her for a while. Actually, Sweetie, would you mind terribly if you showed Aurora here the way to your school,' Rarity looks down at her.

'Why? Is she a new student or something?' Sweetie asks looking at Aurora.

'She is applying for a job as a teacher there,' Rarity answers settling the saddlebag on her sisters back.

'Are you replacing Miss Cheerilee?' Sweetie gasps.

'No I wont be, rather I am hoping to take over some of the subjects for her, that way she can have longer breaks, better prepare for lessons while I get the job of teaching you the more scientific classes,' Aurora says kneeling to address her.

'I guess I could show you the way,' Sweetie shrugs.

'Thank you very much, Sweetie' Aurora replies standing up.

'Have a good day at school!' Rarity calls out as the pair leaves.

As they walk Sweetie Belle remains silent.

'So what are your classes like?' Aurora asks.

'They're alright I guess,' Sweetie replies.

'What classes do you have?' Aurora tries again.

'The usual,' Sweetie answers tersely.

'Care to elaborate?'

'What does elaborate mean?' Sweetie turns to her.

'Give a more detailed answer.' Aurora replies looking at the young filly.

'Oh, not really,' Sweetie shrugs again.

'Is something the matter?' Aurora asks stopping her.

'It's just that school is hard for me, I only have one friend and my teacher lets Diamond Tiara get away with everything,' Sweetie says, almost shouting in frustration.

'Is this Diamond Tiara a bully or something?' she asks.

'Yeah, but because her dad is rich she can do what she likes,'

'Are you worried that I'll would let her do what she wants?' Aurora asks

'Everyone else does,' she nods.

'Tell you what, I'll treat everyone fairly if I get the job. In return you try to make some more friends. Deal?' Aurora offers her hand.

Sweetie looks at it before smiling shyly.

'Deal,' she squeaks bumping her hoof with Aurora's hand.

'Is that the pony version of a handshake?'

'I guess, we stick hooves together rather than shaking though,' Sweetie giggles.

After a few minutes they come to a small pink building with a belltower on top and pink hearts above the windows. Outside is a tall flagpole with a red flag and a short sign with an open book on it.

'I'm guessing this is the Ponyville Schoolhouse?' Aurora turns to sweetie.

'Yeah, Miss Cheerilee should be at her desk inside. We aren't allowed in until the bell rings,' Sweetie spots an orange pegasus and runs off, 'see you later,' she calls back.

With a deep breath Aurora walks up to the door. As she does she notices that not a single foal has noticed her except for the small pegasus that Sweetie is friends with. She raps on the door and listens.

'Come in,' Aurora hears a voice call. She pushes open the door and steps inside.

'Oh, hello,' the voice says.

Aurora turns and spots a pony with a mix between a pink, purple, and red coat. On her flank are smiling flowers.

'Can I help you?' the pony asks.

'Are you Miss Cheerilee?' Aurora asks the pony.

'Yes I am, and you are?' Cheerilee answers.

'My name is Aurora, I wanted to speak with you,' Aurora tells her.

'Class doesn't begin for a while, so I guess I can chat,' Cheerilee nods, 'what was it you wanted?'

'I was wondering if you needed any help with your classes,' Aurora tells her, 'but I can see that this was more than likely a waste of time,' she says looking at the desks.

'Well I really only have one class, I mean I teach several subjects but only to one group,' Cheerilee tells Aurora.

'I only came because I don't really have any other skills or talents beyond knowing thing. If you were overworked, or needed an assistant I would have signed on as an aide as well. However you seem to be managing alright,' Aurora smiles at her.

'Truth be told some of the students can be quite unruly and I always wanted to bring happiness to them rather than sadness. Teaching all day also leaves me with little time to prepare for the next classes,' Cheerilee paces,' if you were serious about the offer to help, I could give you a trial run?' she asks looking at Aurora.

'I was serious and would be more than happy to show you what I can do,' Aurora smiles at her.

'Well I have the lesson plan here, I think to start you off, you should try to teach them English. Today we are focusing on grammar,' Cheerilee points.

'How much do your students currently know?' Aurora asks.

'They know quite a bit but this is less about sentences structure and more knowing when to use the right phrases and words,'

'Sounds straight forward,' Aurora nods, 'how is this going to start? Will you introduce me to them or just wait and watch from the back?'

'Both. I'll let them know you will be teaching this class. I'll take over from you at the end or if it gets out of control,'

The bell rings out and the sound of galloping and talking makes it's way inside.

'Good luck,' Cheerilee laughs.

'I'll need it,' Aurora smiles back.

Cheerilee walks past Aurora and opens the door letting all the young foals into the room. They start to rush to their desks when they spot Aurora. Shocked everypony stops and stares, except for Sweetie and her friend.

'Please be seated everypony,' Cheerilee tells the silent foals.

They slowly move to their seats eyeing Aurora as they do.

'This is Aurora and she will be teaching this class for today,' Cheerilee tells them once seated, 'Are you ready?' she asks Aurora.

'I am,' Aurora nods.

'Alright then,' she smiles. She turns around and makes her way to the back of the room and sits a an empty desk.

'Okay everypony. As Miss Cheerilee just said, my name is Aurora Blossom, but you can just call me Aurora. Today I will be taking your class and we will be focusing on the grammatical rules of the English language,' she tells the silent ponies, 'Now who can tell me what-' Aurora is suddenly interrupted by one of the students.

'Why are we even learning from this thing?' the filly asks. She is pink with a purple and white mane, with a small tiara perched on her head.

'You're Diamond Tiara I presume?' Aurora asks her.

'Yeah, but what are you?' she asks snidely.

'Thank you for asking. I am a human being, or homo-sapien if you want to be clever, however my name is Aurora,' Aurora tells her patiently.

'Why is it teaching us Miss Cheerilee?' she whines.

'Now Diamond Tiara, I told you that I am not an it, you know what I am now so I would prefer it if you called me by either Aurora, or miss,' Aurora states.

'Why is it still talking to me?!' she cries in indignation.

Aurora looks at the students and watches Sweetie's face fall. She looks at Cheerilee and sees her wink in Aurora's direction.

'I understand Diamond Tiara. Your father is rich and now you think that you can do whatever you want because you're better than others. However I can also clearly see why you are at this school and not at home,' Aurora tells her.

'But I am better than others,' Diamond smiles.

'No you're not, you're just like everyone else,' a lavender filly speaks up.

'Shut up Aura. You think I'm the same, your parents abandoned you. In fact, the only reason you're here at all is because others took pity on you. I can take care of myself,' Diamond snaps at Aura.

Aura tears up and runs out of building crying.

'Alright Diamond, as I was saying before the reason you are here is because you need to be. Almost everything you have said has been insulting and, for the most part, rife with stupidity. Refusing to address me as sentient is just a sign of how simple you are. Furthermore, given your family wealth a significant amount of intelligence is not necessary. Maybe you should consider why your parents wish for you to attend this school. Maybe that will cause you to treat others better than you currently do,' Aurora tells her.

Diamond Tiara's mouth drops open as Aurora leaves to comfort Aura.

'Thanks for the opportunity Cheerilee,' Aurora nods as she leaves.

She closes the door and looks around before hearing the sound of crying. She follows the sound along the wall of the school around to the back of the building. She peeks around the corner and spots Aura lying on her stomach crying.

'Are you okay?' Aurora asks her.

Aura spots her and sniffs, rubbing her eyes.

'She's just always so mean,' Aura sniffs, her soft voice disrupted by the recent crying. Getting a good look at her for the first time, Aurora notices her teal mane, and bright blue eyes.

'I can tell,' Aurora nods sitting next to her, 'I'm sorry I made her mad, had I known she would lash out at you I would have kept my mouth shut,'

'I knew what I was getting in to. This isn't the first time she's said it, and it probably won't be the last,' Aura sighs.

'Since I probably won't be here anymore she won't be mad as often as she would have been,' she tells the filly.

'Sorry about that,' Aura sighs.

'Nonsense, everyone should take responsibility for their own actions, something I hope Diamond Tiara learns from this,' she smiles.

'Thanks for cheering me up,' Aura says giving a little smile.

'Tell you what, if you need anything or if Diamond Tiara gives you anymore trouble, you let me know and I'll sort it out okay,' Aurora says sticking her fist out.

'Deal,' Aura beams bumping her hoof on Aurora's fist.

Aurora stands up and helps Aura to her feet. They head back around the front and Aurora walks up the steps. Aura hesitates at the door.

'Everything's going to be fine,' Aurora comforts her.

Aura suddenly lifts her forelegs and wraps them around Aurora's waist. After pausing in surprise, Aurora returns the gesture, kneeling to hug the young filly.

'Tell you what, once I get a place of my own, you are more than welcome to visit me,' Aurora smiles at her.

'I would like that,' Aura sniffs.

She pushes open the door and walks inside with Aurora. She calmly takes her seat without looking at Diamond Tiara.

'I'll be back in a minute,' Cheerilee tells them following Aurora outside.

'I'm sorry about that, Diamond Tiara just really made me mad. I'm probably not suited for this job, but I thank you for giving me the opportunity,' Aurora smiles sadly.

'I was going to thank you actually. Diamond Tiara was quiet that whole lesson and we actually managed to accomplish more than if you had let her get away with that,' Cheerilee laughs, 'In fact, I think you would be perfect for this job. You're clearly intelligent, you are kind to the young ones, and best of all you are strict with the trouble makers. If you want to teach some of the classes, I will be glad to have you,'

'Absolutely,' Aurora gasps.

'Just try not to insult them anymore okay?' Cheerilee jokes, 'When can you start?'

'I think they probably need a break from me. How about tomorrow?' Aurora suggests.

'Done,' Cheerilee nods.

Aurora turns to leave when she stops at the last minute.

'Aura, does she actually have a place to stay?' Aurora asks turning back to Cheerilee.

'She stays with the mayor, but I don't think she likes it very much. Why?' Cheerilee asks her.

'I was just wondering,' Aurora shrugs turning away.

This day turned out better than I expected. I showed Diamond Tiara I will take no bad attitude from her, I showed the others that I value everyone equally. And better than all that, I got the job I wanted Aurora smiles to herself. I wonder what tomorrow will bring?

Author's Note

Maybe I should stop putting a time limit on these chapters right? Out of all the chapters this is probably the worst quality chapter as I had no idea how to begin it. Hope you enjoyed it nevertheless.

Anyway, while looking at the children who attend the Ponyville Schoolhouse, I found young Aura. She doesn't have any speaking parts and isn't seen with anyone. She is quite cute as well. Finally, Aura is similar to Aurora and that is why I think it would be kind of nice if they lived together at some point. This side plot was a bit rushed I feel, but I think it would be better to develop this further.

In other news, I just earned my first dislike :) and yes, I am happy about it. This means that there is something that needs work. Please try to provide feedback so I know what to change or leave the same.